After you've dominated your workout, you should take some time to cool your body down with practices like stretching and foam rolling. If that's a rarity for you, you're probably reading this with extremely tight shoulders and hamstrings!

  Blueberries are sweet, nutritious and often labeled a “superfood” since they are low in calories and provide numerous health benefits. They are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and K, manganese, Gallic acid, lutein, fiber and zeaxanthin. They also have strong antioxidant properties that make them even healthier. Read below about the health benefits of the blueberry.   1. Improve Brain Function Gallic...

It seems like anytime you read about some sort of health issues, inflammation is mentioned in passing if not the actual focus. Aside from creating bodily discomfort through redness, heat, swelling, and pain, science continues to link inflammation to a slew of other mental and physical health issues. 

Whether you want to work up to 5km or 100k, increasing your running distance isn’t just about adding kilometres. Set a Goal A marathon? Fitness? Knowing your goals will help you plan, train consistently and keep you motivated when your tired, over it, or facing yet another cold, rainy run! When you increase your long run distance SLOW DOWN. This will help your longevity....

Taylor Swift has the right idea. Surrounding yourself with incredible people is one of the best ways to lift yourself up. Whether it’s working or playing, those around you have a huge impact on your energy, your emotions, your productivity, and your successes. So if we are the average of the five people we spend most time with, we want to make sure amazing...

Winter can mean a lot of layers, a lot of comfort food and drinks, and a lot of skipping yoga because of the damn rain! While we’re all about the sloth life every now and then, one organ that can be forgotten during winter is our skin. We have so much of it and it’s so important for our health that we keep it...

As the Southern Hemisphere starts to warm up and the summer season in the North draws to a close, many of us may find ourselves struck down by the illnesses that so commonly appear with the changing of the seasons. As such, it is vital that we take care to ensure our immune systems are supercharged and ready to fight off any nasties that...

We love the ocean, we love the wind in our hair and the salty air on our skin. There is nothing quite like the feeling of sand beneath your toes. But of course it’s not just the ocean that we are drawn to. The soft sound of birds in the rain forest, the gentle crunch of grass under our feet. We could go on...

Tea is anything but a one-trick pony—it can be comforting when your ill, relaxing when you need to sleep, or energizing if you’re not a coffee drinker. Another bonus? Many varieties can also help you get a glowing complexion.

It’s so important to make sure you take good care of your body, mind, and soul every day, not just when you get sick. Learning how to eat right, reduce stress, exercise regularly and take time out when you need it are touchstones of self care and can help keep you fit and healthy.